Oakland City University

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About Oakland City University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: General Baptist

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Oakland City University is a small private university located on a rural campus in Oakland City, Indiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 699, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 56%. The university offers 17 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,400.

Oakland City, IN

$26,400

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

71%

Retention Rate Insight

71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

53%

Graduation Rate Insight

53% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile850-1150

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

880

Students enrolled

27%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

67%

Unknown

5%

Black

13%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

6%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

234

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

61% On-campus

39% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold71% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold29% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold40% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

35%

Institution Grant Aid

87%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,940
State Grant Aid$6,997
Institution Grant Aid$19,436
Pell Grant Aid$4,744

Financial Outlook

$17k

Average student debtafter graduation

$31k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

35.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6History.
7Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
9Mathematics And Statistics.
10Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
11Philosophy And Religious Studies.
12Psychology.
13Theology And Religious Vocations.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.